Sweet, tart, and infused with warming spices, this mulled apple cider recipe is a cinch to make whether you try it on the stove, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.
Pour the cider into a medium Dutch oven, and then drop in the cinnamon stick, allspice, cloves, star anise, and cardamom. Turn the heat to medium-high, and when the pot begins to steam (but not quite boil), turn the heat down to low. Drop in the orange slices and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour. Strain into mugs through a fine-mesh sieve.
In a slow cooker or Crock Pot.
Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low at least 1 hour. Strain into mugs through a fine-mesh sieve.
In the Instant Pot.
Add all ingredients to the insert of the Instant Pot. Seal according to manufacturer's directions, and then pressure cook for 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally, and then strain the cider into mugs through a fine-mesh sieve.